Cardozo deserves a bigger club, Cech is still at the top of his game, and why can't we see Torres perform like that every week?

Jamie Redknapp shares his thoughts on Chelsea's Europa League final win, including how Benfica taught them a lesson, Luiz didn't perform and why whoever takes over the club will still be a centre forward away from a title challenge.

BENFICA TRIGGER UNHAPPY

Benfica's passing really impressed me in the first half. They taught Chelsea a lesson. But in the final third, they overpassed the ball.

They were looking for the perfect goal when they needed to shoot more. Oscar Cardozo up front was a handful and you wonder why a bigger club hasn’t bought him. Since he joined them in 2007-08, he’s scored 22, 17, 38, 23, 28 and 32 goals.

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Around and about: Benfica taught Chelsea a lesson in passing, but didn't shoot enough

DEFENDER DELIGHT

What about that for a late show from the Chelsea centre halves! First Branislav Ivanovic heads the winning goal, a year after missing the Champions League final through suspension.

Then Gary Cahill puts in a superb last-ditch tackle to prevent the Portuguese side equalising.

For the Chelsea winner, why were there no men on the post? It’s becoming a thing of the past.

Effort: Chelsea's defenders deserve the credit, but who was on the far post for Benfica?

LUIZ LOST

I’m sure David Luiz will make an excellent midfield player but it was not his best night. He looked lost at times, failing to get on the ball and confused off it.

He wasn’t sure when to close Benfica down and when to drop off. He has much more quality than that.

Playing in midfield is not easy — it’s a specialist position and can be particularly tough when you’re playing a team who have lots of the ball. Luiz found that out.

Outplayed: Luiz didn't have his best game in midfield, but he can still become a great

TORRES OF OLD...

Fernando Torres’ goal was like a blast from the past. The strength he showed to get past Luisao was something we saw him do at Liverpool so many times.

But it’s the first time I’ve seen him do that in a Chelsea shirt. Last night was the best I’ve seen him play for Chelsea.

He worked hard, was aggressive and got his reward. That should be a given in every game, but it’s not always been the case.

Old days: The way Torres showed strength to get past Luisao was just like the Spaniard of old

...BUT STRIKER NEEDED

Despite Torres’ performance, Chelsea are still a centre forward away from challenging for the title. Jose Mourinho will know that.

If they can add someone like Edinson Cavani, Radamel Falcao or Wayne Rooney to their team, they will be a force to be reckoned with again.

Needed: But Chelsea will still need another goalscorer, and Cavani needs to be snapped up sooner or later

CECH MATE

We've had furores surrounding John Terry, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard’s futures this season, but no-one is questioning Petr Cech.

He is still at the top of his game and produced a magnificent save in the second half from Cardozo. Thibaut Courtois is another Chelsea keeper doing well —on loan at Atletico Madrid — but he won’t oust Cech just yet.

Unsung: Cech deserves much of the plaudits for his performance this season